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SEEK Advertised Pay Robust But Easing

AUSTRALIA DATA

The SEEK advertised salary index for October rose 0.3% m/m to be up 4.6% y/y. This was the lowest monthly increase since May, as the impact of government-mandated rises wanes, and the annual rate eased from 4.8% in the previous two months but it remains elevated and in the range seen all year. Last week RBA Governor Bullock noted that 4% wages growth was on the “high side” when there is no productivity growth. This data shows that pay offers remain high but below inflation.

  • Advertised salary growth has eased towards 4% in NSW and Victoria due to softer demand for labour, according to SEEK. The strength is being seen in the other states.
  • The government’s increase in pay for aged care workers has impacted the SEEK data since mid-year and the community services & development sector saw advertised pay up 8% y/y, the strongest area.
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Source: MNI - Market News/SEEK

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